MARY FISHER

She was preceded in death by her parents Dominic and Vincenza Diecidue Savarino. Mary’s Mother passed away when she was eight years old. She and her younger siblings spent time with older siblings and relatives and spent time in the St. Vincent Homes for girls and boys. Mary became head of the household while her father worked in the coal mine. She proudly obtained her GED in her fifties. Her beloved husband Francis preceded her in death in 2004.

Also preceding her in death were her grandson, Dr. Allan Whiteman; sisters and brother-in-laws, Josephine (Jim) Bavuso, Anna (Frank) Impallari (Baller), Rose (Joe) Heim; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Philip in Sicily, a second Philip shortly after immigrating from Sicily, a third Philip (Kitty) Savarino, Jim (Wanda) Savarino, Lois Savarino, Joe’s wife and mom’s swimming part- ner. Other brother and sisters-in-laws preceding her in death are Ralph Fisher, Joe Tellitocci, Donald Doyle, George and Rose Fisher. Several nieces and nephews she helped raise and many special friends, most recently her Welty Home companion Penny Vance, whom she missed terribly.

We would like to thank the people at the Welty Home who took care of her these last three years, the people that treated her at Wheeling Hospital and those at Liza’s Place who cared for her with such dignity during her last few days preparing her to meet the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, Mary and Joseph and her family and friendsthat preceded her in death waiting for her in heaven.

Her children thank everyone who loved Mom and may God Bless everyone whom she touched during her 97 years. We were blessed with Mary and Francis as our parents.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where a rosary service will be held at 8 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with Msgr. Paul Hudock as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary.

Since our Mom grew up truly knowing what is was like to be hungry as a child, we suggest in lieu of flowers, gifts to Catholic Charities of West Virginia restricted to food for the needy or to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elm Grove, or the charity of your choice.

“Well done good and faithful servant.”

Online condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer funeralhomes.com.